2009 Subaru Forester Owner's Manual - Page 227

7-18 Starting and operating & Selection of manual mode Gear shifts can be performed by using the selector lever. With the vehicle either moving or stationary, move the selector lever from the "D" position to the manual gate then move it to the "+" end or "−" end of the manual gate to select manual mode. 1) 2) 3) Upshift indicator Downshift indicator Gear position indicator When manual mode is selected, the gear position indicator and upshift indicator and/or downshift indicator on the combination meter illuminate. The gear position indicator shows the currently selected gear in the 1st-to-4th-gear range. The upshift and downshift indicators show when a gear shift is possible. When the upshift indicator " " is illuminated, upshifting is possible. When the downshift indicator " " is illuminated, downshifting is possible. When both indicators are illuminated, upshifting and downshifting are both possible. When the vehicle stops (for example, at traffic signals), the downshift indicator turns off. Using the selector lever Shift to the next-higher gear by briefly pushing the selector lever toward the "+" end of the manual gate. Shift to the next-lower gear by briefly pulling the selector lever toward the "−" end of the manual gate. NOTE Please read the following points carefully and bear them in mind when using the manual mode. . If you attempt to shift down when the engine speed is too high, i.e., when a downshift would push the tachometer needle beyond the red zone, beeps will be emitted to warn you that the down-